Seattle's Sheldon chosen as next Port of Bellingham director

In a unanimous vote, Port of Bellingham commissioners have named Port of Seattle executive Charlie Sheldon as the Port of Bellingham's new executive director.

The three commissioners announced Sheldon's selection Tuesday, Oct. 5. Their vote came after two days of deliberations with port staffers, business people and other community members in the wake of a Sunday reception for the three finalists for the job.

Sheldon, 63, has held a number of roles at the Port of Seattle and is now in charge of special projects. Commissioners cited his experience with Sea-Tac airport and marine shipping.